AEG-Electrolux FAV85450VI User Manual

FAVORIT 85450 VI

Geschirrspülautomat
Dishwasher

Gebrauchsanweisung
Instruction book

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Dear customer!

Please read these user instructions carefully.
Above all please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages of these user

instructions! Please keep these user instructions for later reference. Pass them on to
any subsequent owner of the appliance.

The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, caution!, Important!)
are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the
function of the appliance. It is imperative that these instructions are
observed.

Numbered instruction steps lead you step by step through the operation of
the appliance.

Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on
using the appliance.

Tips and instructions for the economical and environmentally conscious use
of the appliance are marked with a clover leaf.

In the event of a malfunction, these operating instructions contain information on
how to rectify faults yourself, see "What to do, if..." section.

If these instructions are insufficient, please contact your nearest customer service
centre.

In the case of technical problems, our customer service organisation is available to
provide you with assistance at any time (you will find addresses and telephone
numbers in the "Customer Service Centres" section).

Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
He who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...

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Contents

Safety instructions 42
Disposal 43
Economical and ecological dishwashing 43
Description of the appliance 44

The inside of the appliance 44
Control panel 44

Before using your dishwasher for the first time 46

Setting the water hardness range 46
Filling with special salt 47
The rinse aid 49

In daily use 50

Loading cutlery and dishes 50
The lower basket 51
Cutlery basket 51
The upper basket 52
Adjustment the height of the upper basket 53
Use of detergent 54

Washing programmes 56
Starting a washing programme 58
Maintenance and cleaning 60

Internal and external cleaning 60
Cleaning the filters 60

What do do, when... 62
Customer service 64
Guarantee terms (Belgium) 65
Technical specifications 67
Hints for test centres 68
Installation instructions 69

Building-in 69
Levelling 69
Fixing to the adjacent units 69
Water supply connections 70
Water outlet hose connection 70
Electrical connection 71

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Safety instructions

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to
another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always
ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can
get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety
information.
This information has been provided in the interest of your safety. You MUST
read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.

Installation

● Check your dishwasher for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged

machine. If your dishwasher is damaged, you should contact your supplier.

● For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify

this product in any way.

● Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this appliance should be

carried out by a qualified and competent person.

● Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical

supply cable.

● The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent damage to hydraulic

components.

Child safety

● This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.

● Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the

product.

● Packaging parts may be dangerous for children, who could even be suffocated!

You should therefore keep all packaging well away from children.

● The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking. Detergent residues may still be

present in your machine. Keep children well away from your dishwasher when the
door is open.

Your dishwasher in day-to-day use

● Items that are contaminated by petrol, paint, steel or iron debris, corrosive, acidic

or alkaline chemicals must not be washed in this dishwasher.

● Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst the appliance is in

operation, especially during the washing phase, hot water may escape. However, if
the door is opened, a safety device ensures that the machine stops.

● Only use products (detergent, salt and rinse aid) specifically designed for use in

dishwashers.

● Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard.

● Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned

horizontally in the upper basket.

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● When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an open door can be a

hazard.

● Do not sit or stand on the open door.

● Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the water supply after

use.

● This product should be serviced by an authorised service engineer, and only

genuine spare parts should be used.

● Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.

Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning.
Contact your local consumer services department. Always insist on genuine spare
parts.

Disposal

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly.
All packaging materials can be recycled.

Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material.
>PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-free).
>POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.

Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and should be deposited
in the waste paper collection for recycling.

As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw it from service, your
should render it unserviceable before having it disposed of.

Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your dishwasher or otherwise
endanger their lives. Therefore cut off the power supply cable and make the door
closing device unusable to prevent children from being trapped inside.

For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a recycling centre or to your
dealer who will, for a small contribution to the costs, dispose it for you.

Economical and ecological dishwashing

● Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.

● Do not pre-wash under running water.

● Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of the soiling on the

dishes.

● Do not use more detergent, special salt and rinse aid than is recommended in

these operating instructions and by the manufacturer of the respective product.

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In this fully integrated appliance the controls are located on the top of the door.
When selecting a programme, the door needs to be open.

1. On/Off push button

2. Salt refilling indicator light

3. Programme selector push buttons

4. On/Off indicator light

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Control panel

Description of the appliance

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3

4

5

6

7

8

9

IN97

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The inside of the appliance

1. Upper basket stop

2. Upper spray arm

3. Salt container

4. Detergent dispenser

5. Control panel

6. Rinse aid dispenser

7. Filters

8. Lower spray arm

9. Upper basket

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Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the
dishwasher is performing.

"Instruction accepted" audible signal

When any of the push buttons are pressed, an audible signal informs you that the
machine has accepted the instruction given.

"Programme run" audible signal

An audible signal informs you that the washing programme is starting.

"End of programme" audible signal

An intermittent audible signal informs you that the wash programme has ended.

"Alarm" audible signal

The machine is fitted with a number of alarm systems to help you determine the
cause of any problems (see "What to do, if...").
An audible signal informs you that an alarm is activated.

To deactivate these audible signals, press simultaneously "Intensive 70°" and
"Normal 65°" push buttons, after about 3 seconds an audible signal informs you that
the audible signals have been deactivated.

To reactivate these audible signals, press simultaneously "Intensive 70°" and
"Normal 65°" push buttons, after about 3 seconds an audible signal informs you that
the audible signals have been reactivated.

Both operations (to deactivate or reactivate the audible signals) must be carried out
before starting a washing programme; the setting will remain memorised after
switching off the dishwasher.

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Before using your dishwasher for the first time

1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation

instructions.

2. Remove all packaging from inside the appliance.

3. Set the water softener.

4. Pour 1 litre of water inside the salt container and then fill with salt.

5. Fill the rinse-aid dispenser.

Setting the water hardness range

The dishwasher is equipped with a water softener designed to remove minerals and
salts from the water supply, which would have a detrimental or adverse effect on the
operation of the appliance.

The higher the content of these salts, the harder your water is.
Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales, German, French degrees and PPM

(parts per Million).
The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area.

Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area.
The dishwasher is factory set at level 3.

If this level is not suitable for your area the softener should be adjusted.
You may change the factory level setting by means of the wash programme selector

push buttons. each push button corresponds to a different level.

L

evel 1 = "Rinse and Hold" push button
Level 2 = "Intensive 70°" push button
Level 3 = "Normal 65°" push button
Level 4 = "Bio 50°" push button
Level 5 = "Breve 50°" push button

BIO

If your water hardness is level 1 it is already soft and therefore there
is no need to use salt. With the setting of the water softener at level
1 the salt indicator light on the control panel will always remain off.

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To set a different level, proceed as follows:

1. Press the "Intensive 70°" and "Bio 50°" programme pus huttons simultaneously

for about 5 seconds. The pilot light corresponding to the current level flashes.

2. Press within 5 seconds the programme push button corresponding to the required
level. After 5 seconds the the dishwasher will memorise the new level setting and
will return to programme setting mode.

The setting will remain memorised after switching off the dishwasher.

Filling with special salt

Caution! The packaging of dishwasher salt and detergents are often very similar. The

accidental filling of the salt compartment with detergent would ruin the water
softener. Each time you add salt, make sure the carton you have in your hand really
is salt.

Only use salt specifically designed for use in dishwashers.
All other types of salt not specifically designed for use in a
dishwasher, especially table salt, will damage the water softener.
Only fill with salt just before starting one of the complete washing
programmes (not the "Rinse and Hold" programme). This will prevent
any grains of salt or salty water, which may have been spilled,
remaining on the bottom of the machine for any period of time,
which may cause corrosion.

Water hardness

°dH

(german degrees)

°TH

(french degrees)

PPM

(parts per million)

Use of

salt

Level

1
2
3
4
5

0 - 4

5 - 11
12 - 22
23 - 39
40 - 50

0 - 8

9 - 20
21 - 40
41 - 70
71 - 90

0 - 80

81 - 200
201 - 400
401 - 700
701 - 900

NO
YES
YES
YES
YES

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To fill:

1. To fill with salt, unscrew the cap of the salt container.

2. Pour 1 litre of water inside the container (this is necessary only before
filling with salt for the first time).

3. Using the funnel provided, pour in the

salt until the container is full.
Do not worry if water overflows from
the unit when filling with salt, this is
quite normal.

4. Replace the cap making sure that
there is no trace of salt on the screw
thread or on the gasket.

5. Screw on the cap tightly.

When this has been done, all that is required is to periodically top up the container
with salt.

You are reminded of this by the salt indicator light on the control panel which will
illuminate when the salt has finished.

Important: The salt refill indicator light on the control panel can remain illuminated
for 2-6 hours after the salt has been replenished, assuring the dishwasher remains
on. If you are using salts that take longer to dissolve then this can take longer. The
function of the dishwasher is not affected.

SALE

ZOUT

SALT

SALZ

SEL

SR14

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The rinse-aid

The rinse-aid ensures brilliant crockery and also helps it to dry. It is automatically
dosed in during the hot rinsing cycle. The storage compartment built in to the in side
of the door can hold about 110 ml of rinse-aid, which will be sufficient for between
16 and 40 dishwashing programmes, according to the dosage setting.

Filling up the rinse-aid

1. Open the container by turning the lid

(A) anticlockwise.

2. Fill with rinse aid until the container is
completely full, exactly up to the level marked

"max

".

Ensure that the lid is closed after every refill.

Top up with rinse aid when the indicator (B)
becomes clear.

Clean up any rinse aid spilt during filling with an
absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the
next wash.

Attention! Do not put liquid detergent in the
rinse aid department.

Adjusting the dose

The correct dosage of the rinse-aid should be
regulated on the basis of the shine and drying
results.

For this purpose, set the quantity of liquid
by means of the six-position selector (C)
located on the inside of the filler opening
(minimum quantity is position 1,
maximum quantity is position 6).

Use the tip of a knife or a screwdriver to
rotate the selector. If drops of water or
white marks remain on the crockery after
it has been washed, increase the dosage. If
the crockery comes out with whitish,
sticky streaks, reduce the dosage.

BR01

BR13

BR02

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● Check if it’s necessary to refill with special salt or rinse aid

● Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher.

● Fill with dishwasher detergent .

● Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes.

● Start the wash programme.

Loading cutlery and dishes

Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water may not be
washed in the dishwasher.

● Before loading the dishes, you should:

-Remove large left-overs.

-Soften remnants of burnt food in pans

● When loading the dishes and cutlery, please note:

-Dishes and cutlery must not impede the rotation of the spray arms .

-Load hollow items such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. with the opening downwards
so that water cannot collect in the container or a deep base.

-Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other.

-To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch.

-Lay small objects in the cutlery basket.

In daily use

For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes

are not suitable:

● Cutlery with wooden, horn, china or

mother of pearl handles.

● Plastic items that are not heat

resistant.

● Older cutlery with cement that is

not temperature resistant.

● Bonded cutlery items or dishes.

● Pewter or copper items.

● Lead crystal glass.

● Steel items subject to rusting.

● Wooden platters.

● Items made from synthetic fibres.

● Only wash stoneware in the

dishwasher if it is specifically
marked as being dishwasher-safe
by the manufacturer.

● Glazed patterns may fade if machine

washed frequently.

● Silver and aluminium parts have a

tendency to discolour during
washing. Left-overs, e.g. egg white,
egg yolk and mustard often cause
discolouring and staining on silver.
Therefore always clean left-overs
from silver immediately, if it is not
to be washed straight after use.

● Some types of glass can become dull

after a large number of washes.

are of limited suitability:

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Open the door and slide out the baskets to load the dishes.

The lower basket

The lower basket is designed to take saucepans, lids, plates, salad bowls, cutlery etc.
Serving dishes and large lids should be arranged around the edge of the basket,

ensuring that the upper spray arm can turn freely.

Cutlery basket

Place knives, forks and spoons in the cutlery basket with their handles pointing
downwards.

Arrange cutlery loosely and distribute it in all compartments so that each individual
article has good contact with washing water. Also do not arrange spoons and forks
with their dirty side in contact with each other.

Important! Exceptionally long cutlery, such as
soup ladles, kitchen knives, or the like, may
obstruct the upper spray arm.Such cutlery can be
placed in the upper basket.

To unload your dishwasher more easily, you can
take the cutlery basket out of the lower basket and
unfold it. This makes it easier to remove small
pieces of cutlery.

Important note! To prevent the full cutlery basket
from inadvertently unfolding when being taken
out, place your hand right round the two-piece
handle and hold it firmly.

1. Place the cutlery basket on a firm support
(table, worktop) and unfold both handle parts.

2. After unfolding, fold back both handle parts.

UI12

UI51

UI25

UI20

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The upper basket

The upper basket is designed for plates (dessert plates, saucers, dinner plates up to 24
cm in diameter), salad bowls, cups and glasses; these should be arranged as shown in
the pictures.

Glasses with long stems can be placed upside-down
in the cup-racks

The cup-rack on the left folds upwards to increase
your loading flexibility.

Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so
that water can reach all surfaces.

Light items (plastic bowls etc.) should be loaded in
the upper basket and arranged so they do not
move.

Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential
hazard.
Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be
positioned horizontally in the upper basket.
Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives.

Before closing the door, ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.

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Adjusting the height of the upper basket

If washing very large plates you can load them in the lower basket after moving the
upper basket to the higher position.

To move to the higher position proceed as follows:

1. Move the front runner stops (A) of the upper basket outwards and slide the

basket out.

2. Refit the basket in the higher position and replace the stops (A) in their original
position.

After loading your machine always close the door, as an open door can
be a hazard.

with upper basket raised
with upper basket lowered

Maximum height of the dishes in

upper basket

20 cm 31 cm
24 cm 27 cm

lower basket

RC01

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Remember that insufficient quantities of detergent will produce poor
washing results whereas an excessive amount of detergent does not
improve washing results and is also wasteful.
Using no more than correct amount of detergent also contributes to
reducing pollution.

Use of detergent

Attention!
Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers.

If using powder detergents proceed as follows:

1. Open the dispenser lid by pulling the

catch (D).

2. Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent.
The marking indicates the dosing levels:
Min = approximately 15 g of detergent
Max = approximately 30 g of detergent.

3. Always close the lid.

4. All programmes with prewash need a little

amount of detergent (5 g) to be added
over the lid of the dispenser.

At the end of any washing programme the lid is
always open, ready for the next wash.

Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and
storage recommendations as stated on the
detergent packaging.

DE17

DE02

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Concentrated detergent

Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two
basic types:

- conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components.

- low alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes.
The use of 50°C washing programmes in conjunction with concentrated detergents

reduces pollution and is good for your dishes; these wash programmes are specially
matched to the dirt-dissolving properties of the enzymes in the concentrated
detergent. For this reason 50°C wash programmes in which concentrated detergents
are used can achieve the same results that can otherwise only be achieved using
65°C programmes.

Detergent tablets

Detergent tablets of different brands dissolve at different speeds. For this reason
some detergent tablets cannot develop their full cleaning power during short
programmes. Therefore please use normal programmes with prewash when using
detergent tablets.

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(1) Testing programme for EN 50242 (see “Hints for Test Centres”). This programme, developed

for the use of detergents with enzymes, allows you to achieve, with reduced consumption
of energy the same cleaning results that would otherwise be obtained only with the 65°C
programmes and conventional detergents. To compensate the lower temperature, the
duration of the programme has been extended.

(2) This is a special programme for quick washing a full load of lightly soiled dishes, glasses

and crockery (except pots) so that you may re-use them promptly. Due to the shortness of
this programme, no drying phase is provided.

Washing pr ogrammes

Programmes

Intensive

70°C

Normal

65°C

(1) Bio 50°C

(2) Quick 50°C

Rinse

and Hold

Type of soil and
type of load

Heavy soil.
Crockery, cutlery,
pots and pans

Normal soil.
Crockery and cutlery

Normal soil.
Crockery and cutlery

Light soil.
Crockery and party crockery

Partial load to be completed later in
the day. This programme does not
require detergent.

Required
push buttons

On/Off

On/Off

On/Off

On/Off

On/Off

BIO

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Programme
duration in

minutes

Energy

consumption

in kWh

Water

consumption

in litres

Cycle description

(3) Approximate values

34 ÷ 44

0,7

10

12

0,02

7

94 ÷ 104

1,89

18

79 ÷ 89

1,15 13

185 ÷ 195

0,8

12

Hot prewash
Main wash up to 70°C
3 cold rinses
1 hot rinse
Drying

Cold prewash
Main wash up to 50°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
Drying

Warm prewash
Main wash up to 65°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse
Drying

Main wash up to 50°C
1 cold rinse
1 hot rinse

1 cold rinse
(to avoid food scraps from sticking
to the dishes).

(3) The times and consumption values are intended as a guide, and depend on the pressure

and temperature of the water and also by the variations of the power supply.

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Starting a washing programme

1. Check the filters

Ensure they are clean and properly positioned (see "Maintenance and cleaning").

2. Press the On/Off push button

The On/Off indicator light will illuminate.

3. Check that there is rinse aid and salt

The salt indicator light will illuminate if refilling is necessary.

4. Load the dishes

Remove any scraps of food.
Pull the lower basket out and arrange the saucepans, plates and cutlery in it.
Pull the upper basket out and arrange the plates, saucers, glasses and cups etc.

in it.
Slide the baskets back into the machine.

5. Ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely.

6. Add the detergent

7. Setting the programme

Press the programme push button which corresponds to the washing
programme you wish to select, the corresponding programme indicator light
starts flashing.

8. Start the programme

Close the dishwasher door.
An audible signal informs you that the programme has started. The indicator

light of the programme under way is now permanently on.

Interrupting a programme

- A programme underway is interrupted when you open the door.

- Close the door again. The programme will start again at the point it was
interrupted.

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9. To cancel a programme in progress

If the door has not been closed and the wash programme has not started,

to cancel the programme simply press the push button of a different wash
programme.

To cancel a wash programme in progress, open the door and press the push
button of the programme under way until the relevant indicator light goes out.
The dishwasher is now in setting mode and a new washing programme can be
selected.

10.At the end of the washing programme

At the end of the programme the dishwasher will automatically stop and an
audible signal informs you that the programme has ended.

The "On/Off" indicator light flashes and the indicator light of the programme
turns off.

Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door immediately
after the end of the programme, therefore, open the door carefully.

Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On/Off push button.

Unloading the dishwasher

Hot dishes are sensitive to knocks. The dishes should therefore be allowed to
cool down before removing from the appliance.

Leave the dishes in the dishwasher for approx. 15 minutes, with the door ajar,
after the end of programme so that they dry better and will be cooler.

Empty the lower basket first and then the upper one; this will avoid water
dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower one.

When the washing programme has finished, it is recommended that
the dishwasher is unplugged and the water tap turned off.

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Maintenance and cleaning

Internal and external cleaning

Do not under any circumstances use furniture care products or aggressive
cleaners.

If necessary, clean the controls only with a soft cloth and pure warm water.
The spray arms do not need cleaning.
Occasionally check the internal containers, door seal and water inlet for soiling,

clean if necessary.
We recommend every 3 months to run a 65°C wash programme without dishes using

detergent.

Cleaning the filters

The filters in the base of the washing compartment
are to large extent self-cleaning. Nevertheless the
filters should be checked and cleaned from time to
time. Dirty filters will degrade the washing result.

1. Open the door, remove the lower basket.

2. The dishwasher filter system comprises a

coarse/fine filter (1/2), microfilter (3) and a
flat filter (4). Unlock the filter system using a
handle on the microfilter, and remove.

3. Turn the handle about

1

/4a turn

anticlockwise and remove.

4. Take hold of the coarse/fine filter (1/2)
by the handle with the hole and remove
from the microfilter (3).

5. Clean all filters thoroughly under running
water.

6. Remove the flat filter (4) from the base of
the washing compartment and clean both
faces thoroughly.

7. Put the flat filter back in the base of the
washing compartment.

8. Place the coarse/fine filter in the microfilter
and press together.

MA15

MA17

MA16

4

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9. Put the filter combination in place and lock by turning the handle clockwise to
the stop. During this process ensure that the flat filter does not protrude above
the base of the washing compartment.

Under no circumstances may the dishwasher be used without filters.

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What to do, when...

Try to rectify minor faults on the dishwasher with the aid of the instructions given
here.

...a flashing fault code appears

If on the control panel one o more programme indicator lights are flashing, they are
indicative of a fault in the dishwasher that you can probably rectify yourself.

Open the door, press the On/Off push button to switch the dishwasher off and with
the aid of the malfunctions listed below try to rectify the fault condition.

Fault code

"Rinse and hold" and
"Normal 65°" indicator
lights are flashing

"Intensive 70°" e "Normal
65°" indicator lights are
flashing

"Normal 65°" indicator
light is flashing

Other indicator lights or
combinations of indicator
lights are flashing

The water tap is closed. Open the water tap.
The mains water supply has

been cut off.
The inlet hose may be

squashed or bent.
The inlet hose may be

blocked.
The drain hose may be

squashed or bent. The drain
hose extension is not
correct.

The sink may be blocked.

Protection against flooding
is active.

General

Close the water tap and
contact the service centre.

Open the door, switch off
the dishwasher, switch
back on and start a wash
programme. If the fault
code reappears contact
the service centre.

Clear any blockages.

Reposition correctly the
drain hose. Follow the
instructions for
connecting to the waste.

Switch off the water
supply and clean the filter.

Reposition correctly the
hose.

Possible cause Remedy

Once checked the possible causes listed above, switch on the dishwasher and start a
wash programme, if the fault code reappears contact the service centre.

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...problems occur during use of the dishwasher

Malfunction

the programme does not
start

The machine is noisy

The door is difficult to
close

The door is not properly
closed.

Shut the door.

The plug is not properly
inserted in the power
socket.

Insert the plug.

There is no current at the
socket.

Dishes are rattling against
each other.
The spray arms are
knocking against the
dishes.

The dishwasher is not level,
or not properly built-in.

Load correctly crockery,
cutlery, pots and pans.
Refer to "Loading cutlery
and dishes"

Refer to "Installation"
instructions.

Possible cause Remedy

...the wash results are not satisfactory

Visible lime deposits or white film on the dishes

● Check that the right level of the water softener is setted.

● Check that there is salt.

The dishes are not quite dry

● The rinse aid has run out or too little is being used.

The dishes are not clean

● The baskets are too full.

● The dishes have not been arranged properly.

● The spray arms do not rotate because incorrect loading of the baskets.

● The filters are clogged.

● The filters are not in position.

● Not enough detergent has been used or it is unsuitable.

● The detergent is old or has gone hard.

● The salt container cap is not properly closed.

● The washing programme is too gentle.

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Customer service

In the section “What to do, when...", we have listed the most important faults which
you can rectify yourself. Should you still wish to call our service centre for any of the
specified faults or because the appliance is being wrongly operated, the service
engineer's visit cannot be made free of charge even during the guarantee period.

Should you find no reference to a fault in the operating instructions, you should call
our service centre.

When making your call, quote the model (Mod.), the product number (PNC) and the
serial number. (S.N.) indicated on the rating plate. It is located on the right inside
edge of the door.

To keep these numbers handy, we recommend you enter them here.

E-No .................................

F-No .................................

Your specifying these details enables the service centre to make precise identification
of the spare part required so that the appliance can be repaired at the service
engineer's first visit without your having to pay extra costs for repeated journeys by
the service engineer.

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Guarantee terms (Belgium)

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Our appliances are produced with the greatest of care. However, a defect may still occur.
Our consumer services department will repair this upon request, either during or after the
guarantee period. The service life of the appliance will not, however, be reduced as a
result.

This declaration of guarantee terms is based on European Union Directive 99/44/EC and
the provisions of the Civil Code. The statutory rights that the consumer has under this
legislation are not affected by this declaration of guarantee terms.

This declaration does not affect the vendor’s statutory warranty to the end user. The
appliance is guaranteed within the context of and in adherence with the following terms:

1. In accordance with provisions laid down in paragraphs 2 to 15, we will remedy free

of charge any defect that occurs within 24 months from the date the appliance is
delivered to the first end user.
These guarantee terms do not apply in the event of use for professional or equivalent
purposes.

2. Performing the guarantee means that the appliance is returned to the condition it

was in before the defect occurred. Defective parts are replaced or repaired.
Parts replaced free of charge become our property.

3. So as to avoid more severe damage, the defect must be brought to our attention

immediately.

4. Applying the guarantee is subject to the consumer providing proof of purchase

showing the purchase and/or delivery date.

5. The guarantee will not apply if damage caused to delicate parts, such as glass

(vitreous ceramic), synthetic materials and rubber, is the result of inappropriate use.

6. The guarantee cannot be called on for minor faults that do not affect the value or

the overall reliability of the appliance.

7. The statutory warranty does not apply when defects are caused by:

● a chemical or electrochemical reaction caused by water,

● abnormal environmental conditions in general,

● unsuitable operating conditions,

● contact with harsh substances.

8. The guarantee does not apply to defects due to transport which have occurred

outside of our responsibility. Nor will the guarantee cover those caused by
inadequate installation or assembly, lack of maintenance or failure to respect the
assembly instructions or directions for use.

9. Defects that result from repairs or measures carried out by people who are not

qualified or expert or defects that result from the addition of non-original
accessories or spare parts are not covered by the guarantee.

10. Appliances that are easy to transport may be delivered or sent to the consumer

services department. Home repairs are only anticipated for bulky appliances or built­in appliances.

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11. If the appliances are built-in, built-under, fixed or suspended in such a way that
removing and replacing them in the place where they are fitted takes more than half
an hour, the costs that result therefrom will be charged for. Connected damage
caused by these removal and replacement operations will be the responsibility of the
user.

12. If, during the guarantee period, repairing the same defect repeatedly is not
conclusive, or if the repair costs are considered disproportionate, in agreement with
the consumer, the defective appliance may be replaced with another appliance of
the same value.
In this event, we reserve the right to ask for a financial contribution calculated
according to the length of time it has been used.

13. A repair under guarantee does not mean that the normal guarantee period will be
extended nor that a new guarantee period begins.

14. We give a twelve month guarantee for repairs, limited to the same defect.

15. Except in the event where liability is legally imposed, this declaration of guarantee

terms excludes any compensation for damage outside the appliance for which the
consumer wishes to assert his rights. In the event of legally admitted liability,
compensation will not exceed the purchase price paid for the appliance.

These guarantee terms are only valid for appliances purchased and used in Belgium. For
exported appliances, the user must first make sure that they satisfy the technical
conditions (e.g.: voltage, frequency, installation instructions, type of gas, etc.) for the
country concerned and that they can withstand the local climatic and environmental
conditions. For appliances purchased abroad, the user must first ensure that they meet
the qualifications required in Belgium. Non-essential or requested adjustments are not
covered by the guarantee and are not possible in all cases.

Our consumer services department is always at your disposal, even after the guarantee
period has expired.

Address for our consumer services department:

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS BELGIUM
Bergensesteenweg, 719 - 1502 LEMBEEK
Tel. [phone]

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Technical specifications

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

-73/23/CEE of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent
modifications;

-89/336/CEE of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and
subsequent modifications.

Dimensions

Electrical connection
Voltage
Overall power
Fuse

Water supply pressure

Capacity

Width 44,6 cm
Height 81,8 - 87,8 cm
Max depth 55,5 cm

Information on the electrical connection is given
on the rating plate on the inner edge of the
dishwasher’s door on the right.

Minimum 50 kPa (0.5 bar)
Maximum 800 kPa (8 bar)

9 place settings

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Hints for test centres

Testing in accordance with EN 60704 must be carried out with appliance fully
loaded and using the test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart).
Test in accordance with EN 50242 must be carried out when the salt dispenser and
rinse aid container have been filled with salt and rinse aid respectively and using the
test programme (see "Washing programmes" chart).

Load
Rinse aid selector

Detergent dosage

position 4 (type III)
5 g + 20 g (type B)

9 standard place settings

Arrangement
upper basket

Arrangement

lower basket

Arrangement

cutlery basket

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Any electrical and/or plumbing work required to install this appliance should be
carried out by a qualified electrician and/or plumber or competent person.

Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.
If possible, position the machine next to a water tap and a drain.

Building-in

This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen counter or worksurface.

Attention!

Carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed template for building in the
dishwasher and fitting the furniture panel.

No further openings for the venting of the dishwasher are required, but only to let
the water fill and drain hose and power supply cable pass through.

The dishwasher incorporates adjustable feet to allow the adjustment of the height.
During all operations that involve accessibility to internal components the

dishwasher has to be unplugged.
When inserting the machine, ensure that the water inlet hose, the drain hose and the

supply cable are not kinked or squashed.

Levelling

Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the door.
When the appliance is correctly levelled, the door will not catch on either side of the

cabinet.
If the door does not close correctly, loosen or tighten the adjustable feet until the

machine is perfectly level.

Fixing to the adjacent units

The dishwasher must be secured against tilting.
Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under, is suitably secured to a fixed

structure (adjacent kitchen units cabinets, wall).

Installation instructions

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Water supply connections

This dishwasher may be fed with either hot (max. 50°) or cold water. Nevertheless we
advise you a cold water supply.
A hot water supply is not always efficient with very soiled crockery as it shortens the
washing programmes a lot.

The dishwasher must not be connected to open hot water appliances or
instantaneous water heaters.

The dishwasher is fitted with safety devices that prevent the wash water returning
into the drinking water system and comply with the applicable plumbing regulations.

The water pressure must be within the limits given in the technical specifications.
Your local Water Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your
area.

The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned either to the left or
the right to suit the installation.

The water inlet hose must not be kinked, crushed, or entangled when it is being
connected up.

Do not use, for connection, old hoses which have been used in another
appliance.

If the machine is connected to new pipes or pipes which have not been used for a
long time, you should run the water for a few minutes before connecting the inlet
hose.

Water outlet hose connection

The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following ways:

1. To the sink outlet spigot, securing it to the underside of the work surface. This will
prevent waste water from the sink running into the machine.

2. To a stand pipe provided with vent-hole, minimum internal diameter 4 cm.

The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm (minimum) and 100 cm
(maximum) from the bottom of the dishwasher.

The drain hose can face either to the right or left of the dishwasher
Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as this could prevent or slow down the

discharge of water.
The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is draining as this could cause

the water to siphon back into the machine.

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If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer than 2 metres and its internal
diameter must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided.

Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for connections to the waste
outlet must be no smaller than the diameter of the hose provided.

Attention!

Our appliances are supplied with a security device to protect against the return of
dirty water back into the machine. If the spigot of your sink has a "no return valve"
incorporated this can prevent the correct draining of your dishwasher. We advise you
therefore to remove it.

Electrical connection

Information concerning the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the
edge of the dishwasher’s door on the right.

Before plugging the appliance into the wall socket, make sure that:

1. The mains voltage and current rating at the site of installation match the nominal
voltage and current rating given on the rating plate.

2. The meter, fuses, mains power supply and wall socket can all take the maximum
load required. Make sure that the socket and plug are compatible without having
to use any type of adaptor. If necessary, have the domestic wiring system socket
replaced.

To isolate the dishwasher from mains, remove the mains plug.

Important!
The plug must still be accessible after the appliance has been installed.

In case that the electrical cable has to be replaced, please contact your
local consumer services department.

Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed.
The manufacture accepts no liability for failure to observe the above
safety precautions.

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AEG Hausgeräte GmbH
Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg

http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de
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